Dan Gordon

Nacimiento : 1902-07-13, Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA

Muerte : 1970-08-13

Historia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dan Gordon (July 13, 1902 – August 13, 1970) was an American storyboard artist and film director, best known for his work at both Famous Studios and Hanna-Barbera Productions. Gordon was one of Famous' first directors, and he wrote and directed several Popeye the Sailor and Superman cartoons. Later, at Hanna-Barbera, Gordon worked on several cartoons featuring Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and others.

Películas

Happy Go Ducky
Story
The Easter bunny brings an egg for Tom and Jerry that hatches into the little duckling. He keeps getting into water he shouldn't: the aquarium, water cooler, bathtub, sink, as the boys keep rescuing it. They try to give the duck back to the Easter bunny - no go. They leave it in the pond at the park and think they're home free, until the duckling brings his friends home.
The Mutineers
Story
Mobster Thomas Nagle and his gang take over a ship to use running guns and counterfeit money into Lisbon.
Moving Aweigh
Director
Popeye and Shorty help Olive move. Unfortunately, they start by running into a police car, and keep running afoul of the officer.
No Mutton fer Nuttin'
Director
Blackie the Lamb has two goals in life: to keep his nephews from listening to swing music, and to keep from getting caught by Wolfie the Wolf.
Happy Birthdaze
Director
Popeye's birthday, and Olive managed to get enough rationed sugar to bake him a cake, so she invites him over. Shorty is suicidal because he never gets any mail; Popeye invites him, too. But Shorty is also accident prone. He goes to wash his hands, and manages to flood Popeye right into the sewer.
The Hungry Goat
Director
A goat is starving because scrap metal drives have snapped up all the cans. He finds his way onto a battleship - a giant tin can! The first sailor he sees is Popeye, who he is more than happy to turn into a goat himself.
A Jolly Good Furlough
Director
Popeye is doing a great job of sinking Japanese ships (complete with toilet-flush sound effect). A carrier pigeon brings him notice that he's been granted a month furlough, which he plans to spend with Olive and his nephews. But on arrival, he's run over by Olive, who immediately leaves him alone with his nephews, who are practicing home defense.
Superman: Tambores de la Jungla
Director
Superman discovers a secret Nazi base in the jungle.
Seein' Red, White 'n' Blue
Director
Bluto the blacksmith gets a draft notice. Popeye is in charge of the local draft board. Bluto gives a sob story about his ailments, but makes a miraculous recovery when Popeye's gorgeous "secretary" appears (really a 1000 pound weight in disguise). Bluto, desperate, dives out the skyscraper window; Popeye tries to catch him, but they both plummet through the sidewalk, and the devil chases them back out of hell. Bluto dashes into traffic, but the car suffers more.
Úndécima Hora
Director
Using Clark Kent as a cover, Superman travels to Japan as a saboteur during the war.
Superman: Terror en el Midway
Story
When things go wrong at the circus, it's up to Superman to stop the escaped animals.
You're a Sap, Mr. Jap
Director
Popeye takes on the Japanese Navy single-handedly.
El Telescopio Magnético
Story
When police interfere with a reckless scientist's experiment, it creates a deadly meteor shower only Superman can stop.
Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle
Story
Rip Van Winkle is being thrown out for nonpayment of rent (for twenty years). Popeye happens by and carts the sleeper home, but soon discovers that Rip has a sleepwalking problem that gets both of them into some trouble with some dwarves.
The Hay Ride
Story
A Terrytoons cartoon released 2 April 1937.
The Big Game Haunt
Story
A Terrytoons cartoon released 19 February 1937.
It's a Greek Life
Director
Mercury, the winged messenger, drops his sandals off with a centaur to be repaired. The centaur, who has coveted wings to the extent that he's used a couple ducks to help him fly, takes the sandals for a spin, and fails to finish the repair job on time. Mercury returns; in a panic, the centaur strips the wings from a couple birds and nails them to some plain sandals, but Mercury is not fooled. He turns the centaur into a pretzel.